Johnny Miles Running Event

Johnny Miles Running Event
Date June
Location New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, Canada
Event type Road
Distance 5K, 10K, Half marathon, Marathon
Established 1975
Official site http://www.johnnymiles.ca

The Johnny Miles Running Event is an annual set of road races held in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, Canada.

History

The Johnny Miles Marathon was founded in 1975 by local physician Dr. Johnny Miles Williston. Williston named the race after Johnny Miles, the legendary Nova Scotia marathoner for whom he was named.[1] Williston served as co-director of the race until 2000. He died in December 2005. The "Johnny Walk," which is part of the event activities, is named for both Johnny Miles and Johnny Miles Williston.

On June 20, 2010, the 35th Annual Johnny Miles Marathon and Running Event was held in New Glasgow with a record participation of over 2000 runners.[2] In 2012 the event was named as Run Nova Scotia's event of the year.[3] The popular event sold out in both 2012 and 2013.[4]

Events

The event weekend features multiple races including a 5K, 10K, half marathon and marathon. There is also a 5K kids race and a walking event called the "Johnny Walk." David MacLennan of Scotsburn, Nova Scotia holds the record for the most wins at the marathon distance, winning his 9th Johnny Miles Marathon in 2012.[5]

See also

References

  1. ↑ History of Johnny Miles event http://www.ngnews.ca/News/Local/2010-06-18/article-1362179/History-of-Johnny-Miles-event/1
  2. ↑ Johnny Miles attracts record participation http://www.ngnews.ca/Sports/2010-06-16/article-1331410/Johnny-Miles-attracts-record-participation/1
  3. ↑ http://www.johnnymiles.ca/index.php/jmm-archived-news/44-johnny-miles-voted-best-running-event-by-run-nova-scotia-for-2012
  4. ↑ http://www.ngnews.ca/News/Local/2013-06-12/article-3274567/Johnny-Miles-sold-out/1
  5. ↑ http://thechronicleherald.ca/sports/108324-maclennan-wins-record-ninth-johnny-miles-marathon

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